La Paloma
Synopsis
Nightclub singer La Paloma succumbs to the persistent courting of a chubby, rich admirer and marries him. Before the marriage, she was thought to be dying, but soon she is well. She believes her husband's love has cured her, but her efforts to love him begin to fade as she discovers true love with her husband's old school friend.
Top Cast
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Ingrid Caven
Viola Schlumpf, aka 'La Paloma'
Peter Kern
Isidor Palewski
Peter Chatel
Raoul
Jérôme Nicolin
La force de l’imagination
Béatrice Stoll
Le propriétaire du casino
Ludmilla Tucek
La servante
Manon
La maquerelle
Irene Olgiatti
Une joueuse
Pierre Edernac
Le magicien
Bulle Ogier
Countess Palewski
Barbet Schroeder
Bishop (uncredited)
Peter-Christian Berner
Le fossoyeur (uncredited)
Roland Jouby
Un joueur (uncredited)
Curt Keller
Le médicin (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 29, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Schmid
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Schmid, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Score
- Gottfried Hüngsberg, Peer Raben
- Original Title
- La Paloma
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Citel Films, Les Films du Losange, Artco-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Schmid
Daniel Schmid, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Gottfried Hüngsberg, Peer Raben
Renato Berta
Ila von Hasperg
Yves Peyrot
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Schmid
Director
Daniel Schmid
Writer
Yves Peyrot
Producer
Raúl Gimenez
Production Design
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Gottfried Hüngsberg
Original Music Composer
Ila von Hasperg
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Paloma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Paloma about?
Nightclub singer La Paloma succumbs to the persistent courting of a chubby, rich admirer and marries him. Before the marriage, she was thought to be dying, but soon she is well. She believes her husband's love has cured her, but her efforts to love him begin to fade as she discovers true love with her husband's old school friend.
Who directed La Paloma?
La Paloma was directed by Daniel Schmid.
Who stars in La Paloma?
The principal cast of La Paloma includes Ingrid Caven, Peter Kern, Peter Chatel, Jérôme Nicolin, Béatrice Stoll.
When was La Paloma released and how long is it?
La Paloma was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for La Paloma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Paloma was composed by Gottfried Hüngsberg, Peer Raben.